Good year Eagle F1 tyres 255-35-ZR 18
Good year Eagle F1 tyres 255-35-ZR 18
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S6 Devil

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262 months

Sunday 22nd June 2008
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Does anyone know where I can source some Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres 255-35-ZR 18 for my Tuscan MK1. I have tried mytyres, blackcircles and a few others but no ZR tyres.
Could someone also clarify that the Tuscan S uses 255/35/18 all round? I would look at the tyres on the car but I haven't driven it yet, it's up at TVR Power at the moment having some work done. Any ideas and info greatly appreciated, Thanks! Mike

supercopa

167 posts

223 months

Sunday 22nd June 2008
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I have a certificate of conformity from TVR England which states my Tuscan S Mk1 should have 255-35-18 all round.

andyvdg

1,537 posts

312 months

Sunday 22nd June 2008
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I've got the same problem. A did a bit of googling and found these guys but haven't found out whether they really have any.

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m4b772...


s6boy

1,852 posts

254 months

Sunday 22nd June 2008
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ACT tyre supplies can source them. Had a quote of £185 each supplied and fitted yesterday, a bit steep but always worth a haggle.

S6 Devil

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Sunday 22nd June 2008
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Great, thanks, I'll give ACT a try. thumbup

S6 Devil

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Sunday 22nd June 2008
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s6boy said:
ACT tyre supplies can source them. Had a quote of £185 each supplied and fitted yesterday, a bit steep but always worth a haggle.
I've just tried to find ACT Tyre supplies on google but no joy, could you email me the contact details?
Thanks.
YHM

jilapau

306 posts

236 months

Monday 23rd June 2008
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I ordered my pair from Camskill last month. They were out of stock on back order from any other supplier I tried.

Bought from Camskill for £133 each (inc VAT and delivery)- fantastic price! Your local tyre centre should charge between £10 and £15 for fitting and disposal of the old tyres. Since then I have order tyres for my other car from camskill.

I cannot recommend camskill enough. Very reasonable price, quick delivery and great customer service.

S6 Devil

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262 months

Monday 23rd June 2008
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jilapau said:
I ordered my pair from Camskill last month. They were out of stock on back order from any other supplier I tried.

Bought from Camskill for £133 each (inc VAT and delivery)- fantastic price! Your local tyre centre should charge between £10 and £15 for fitting and disposal of the old tyres. Since then I have order tyres for my other car from camskill.

I cannot recommend camskill enough. Very reasonable price, quick delivery and great customer service.
Are the Goodyears you bought the GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC - 255/35R18 94Y XL?
I am trying to find one tyre with the ZR rating and old tread pattern. I have been offered three but need to source a fourth.

Chewitt

1,041 posts

266 months

Monday 23rd June 2008
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/575514.htm

3 of them for sale - not my ad and not new but.......

S6 Devil

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Monday 23rd June 2008
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Chewitt said:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/575514.htm

3 of them for sale - not my ad and not new but.......
Thanks.
Those are the three I was going to buy but need one more.

Chewitt

1,041 posts

266 months

Monday 23rd June 2008
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try one of the part worn performance tyre specialists

there are a few around...

sorry didn't connect the post with the ads.....d'oh!

The Tivster

253 posts

242 months

Monday 23rd June 2008
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Sorry Guys, I've purchased the 3 Goodyear Eagles as advertised on PH.

Anyone got another to sell to make a set??

glow worm

7,409 posts

256 months

Monday 23rd June 2008
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If your fronts are OK,Why don't you put 225/40s on the front and use your front 255/35s on the rear....I find my Mk2 drives much better with 225s on the front and 255s on the rear and all the MK2 press cars at TVR were fitted with 225s on the front. Far less tramlinning...apparantly it was Wheeler who liked big fat tyres on the front not the designers. Also think you'll get 225s easier and cheaper since they're used by more cars.


Edited by glow worm on Monday 23 June 18:17

S6 Devil

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Monday 23rd June 2008
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The Tivster said:
Sorry Guys, I've purchased the 3 Goodyear Eagles as advertised on PH.

Anyone got another to sell to make a set??
I've got one, £500 to you sir! tongue out

The Tivster

253 posts

242 months

Monday 23rd June 2008
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glow worm said:
If your fronts are OK,Why don't you put 225/40s on the front and use your front 255/35s on the rear....I find my Mk2 drives much better with 225s on the front and 255s on the rear and all the MK2 press cars at TVR were fitted with 225s on the front. Far less tramlinning...apparantly it was Wheeler who liked big fat tyres on the front not the designers. Also think you'll get 225s easier and cheaper since they're used by more cars.


Edited by glow worm on Monday 23 June 18:17
Thats interesting, I'm currently running 255's all round and Ian at RVT thought the car drove better than cars with 225's on the front. He thought the car tramlined less.

I guess the tramlining depends on a few things including tyres and geometry settings. Having not driven a car with 225's, then I can't personally comment from my own experience.

I do agree with Wheeler though, the cars look better with the bigger tyres on the front.

S6 Devil

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Friday 27th June 2008
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The Tivster said:
Sorry Guys, I've purchased the 3 Goodyear Eagles as advertised on PH.

Anyone got another to sell to make a set??
Even though you pipped me to the post on these tyres, I just found your fourth tyre if still looking for one.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Goodyear-Eagle-F1-255-35-ZR1...

The Tivster

253 posts

242 months

Friday 27th June 2008
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S6 Devil said:
The Tivster said:
Sorry Guys, I've purchased the 3 Goodyear Eagles as advertised on PH.

Anyone got another to sell to make a set??
Even though you pipped me to the post on these tyres, I just found your fourth tyre if still looking for one.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Goodyear-Eagle-F1-255-35-ZR1...
Thanks for letting me know. I'd already seen the ad.

Sorry if I pipped you to the post, I was surprised they were still for sale when I asked. Made the 6 hour round trip to collect on Tuesday evening.

S6 Devil

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Saturday 28th June 2008
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No worries mate, first come first served.

s6boy

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254 months

Saturday 28th June 2008
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Mike YHM.

tvr5000

391 posts

259 months

Sunday 29th June 2008
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Hi Mike,
Can't be long now before she's back on the road. My advice is keep the 40 profile on the front. I also kept the 245's on the front to give it a bit more balance. If you go for the 35's on the front it will tramline and hug every white line. People I've spoken to have regretted putting 35's on the front because of this reason.
Be good to it out and about.